frequently asked questions
Can I join the Academy at any point in the term?
Of course! We welcome new students throughout the year and, if you join part way through a term, you only pay for what's left! Also, if you come along to one of our Friend for Free days, you could save even more!
Do I have to audition to join?
No! Our emphasis is on inclusivity and we welcome children of all abilities and levels of experience. We only run auditions for bursaries and scholarships or to cast for parts in performances, when necessary. We do, however, work on audition technique in class, to assist pupils with any auditions they may be doing outside of the Academy.
Do I qualify for a bursary or scholarship?
That depends. Our bursaries and scholarships are awarded once a year (in January) and you would need to complete the relevant paperwork to check you qualify. We offer 1 full scholarship to the most promising student and 3x £100 bursaries to assist with tuition fees, per year. Contact us for more details.
Who runs the classes?
The Academy is the only theatre school to be operated by the Drama Support Service and that means the only school with their highly-qualified staff. We believe that theatre teachers should be just that - teachers, used to working with children and in classroom situations - and not just performers with no teaching experience. Teachers all have the minimum of a degree in their subject (music or drama) and a minimum of five years' teaching experience in the field/classroom. They are also well versed in the examination curriculum and have a great deal of performance experience of their own.
What makes the Joyce Marshall Academy different?
The Academy maintains a unique balance between education and performance - a balance so popular that it has been adopted by other stage schools in the area. We want children to be fully prepared for any potential career in the arts and give them the best start in their lives by our strong focus on achieving qualifications. This gives them an edge over other students who have simply spent many years on the stage. We understand that performance experience is also vital, and therefore our children frequently perform throughout the year in high-profile venues, with outstanding professionals from the industry, and also in smaller-scale community events. To find out more about our Educational Plans, visit Curriculum. To find out more about our Performances, visit News & Projects.
The Academy's particular teaching methods are proving highly successful, as confirmed by one satisfied Academy parent:
Of course! We welcome new students throughout the year and, if you join part way through a term, you only pay for what's left! Also, if you come along to one of our Friend for Free days, you could save even more!
Do I have to audition to join?
No! Our emphasis is on inclusivity and we welcome children of all abilities and levels of experience. We only run auditions for bursaries and scholarships or to cast for parts in performances, when necessary. We do, however, work on audition technique in class, to assist pupils with any auditions they may be doing outside of the Academy.
Do I qualify for a bursary or scholarship?
That depends. Our bursaries and scholarships are awarded once a year (in January) and you would need to complete the relevant paperwork to check you qualify. We offer 1 full scholarship to the most promising student and 3x £100 bursaries to assist with tuition fees, per year. Contact us for more details.
Who runs the classes?
The Academy is the only theatre school to be operated by the Drama Support Service and that means the only school with their highly-qualified staff. We believe that theatre teachers should be just that - teachers, used to working with children and in classroom situations - and not just performers with no teaching experience. Teachers all have the minimum of a degree in their subject (music or drama) and a minimum of five years' teaching experience in the field/classroom. They are also well versed in the examination curriculum and have a great deal of performance experience of their own.
What makes the Joyce Marshall Academy different?
The Academy maintains a unique balance between education and performance - a balance so popular that it has been adopted by other stage schools in the area. We want children to be fully prepared for any potential career in the arts and give them the best start in their lives by our strong focus on achieving qualifications. This gives them an edge over other students who have simply spent many years on the stage. We understand that performance experience is also vital, and therefore our children frequently perform throughout the year in high-profile venues, with outstanding professionals from the industry, and also in smaller-scale community events. To find out more about our Educational Plans, visit Curriculum. To find out more about our Performances, visit News & Projects.
The Academy's particular teaching methods are proving highly successful, as confirmed by one satisfied Academy parent:
"My son has learnt more in one term at the Academy than he ever did at his previous theatre school."
What if I want to leave The Academy?
We simply require four weeks' term-time notice, in writing, as stated in our Terms and Conditions.
All of our policies are available here
We simply require four weeks' term-time notice, in writing, as stated in our Terms and Conditions.
All of our policies are available here